The Delft School refers to a group of Dutch painters who worked in the small town of Delft, near The Hague, in the second half of the 17th century. At this time, Delft was at the forefront of art production and produced painterly works of a special character. The Delft School is characterised above all by genre painting. The pictures show scenes of domestic life, views of church halls, courtyards, squares and city streets and captivate with a special calm and magic of light.